How much does a media and communication worker make in Chicago?
$89,620a year
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $43.09 an hour or $7,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.09
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,860Median: $89,620Highest 10%: $131,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 25th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| Median | $89,620 | $43.09 | |
| 75th | $99,290 | $47.74 | |
| 90th | $131,400 | $63.17 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for media and communication workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $113,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,600 |
| Art Director | $104,600 |
| Camera Operator | $102,400 |
| Broadcast Technician | $96,060 |
| Technical Writer | $89,960 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $85,400 |
| Producer and Director | $85,040 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $83,200 |
| Editor | $80,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a media and communication worker make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $43.09 ($89,620 a year).
Do media and communication workers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $89,620 against $73,620 nationally, 22% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,730, so Chicago pays 48% more.
Where does Chicago rank for media and communication worker pay?
2 of 46 metro areas with data.
How much does a media and communication worker make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.